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Farmland
How we invest in farmland: An introduction to Nuveen’s global agricultural sustainability approach
Why sustainability matters
The world’s population continues to expand — reaching 6 billion at the dawn of the 21st Century and nearly 10 billion projected by 2050. Exploding population and rising protein consumption are driving the need for more efficient agriculture to meet rising global demand for food, animal feed, clothing fiber, biofuels and other farm products.We believe that our farmland investments can help to meet global demand for food, while encouraging sustainable practices to be good stewards of the environment over the long term. In partnership with our tenants, local operators and farm managers, we foster sustainability best practices and promote investment in farming innovation to improve efficiency. Moreover, we respect land rights and the communities where we farm.
Sound stewardship is imperative for us – it is fundamental to our long-term investment success and aligned with our corporate values. As we execute our investment strategy, we are committed to pursuing the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Farmland Guidelines, which we helped to develop in 2011 with other farmland investors.
These five guidelines — regularly monitored with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — are designed to promote:
- Environmental sustainability
- Labor and human rights
- Existing land and resource rights
- High business and ethical standards
- Transparency in reporting progress toward meeting the Farmland Guidelines
This introduction describes Nuveen’s sustainable farmland investing policies and procedures. It is intended to complement our Farmland Sustainability Annual Report, which documents our progress in meeting the PRI Farmland Guidelines.
With our interactive mapping tool, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the locations and types of crops being grown on each of our properties. This tool represents one aspect of our commitment to transparency. View map
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With our interactive mapping tool, you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of the locations and types of crops being grown on each of our properties. This tool represents one aspect of our commitment to transparency. View map
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This material is presented for informational purposes only and may change in response to changing economic and market conditions. This material is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy, sell or hold a security or investment strategy, and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Financial professionals should independently evaluate the risks associated with products or services and exercise independent judgment with respect to their clients. Certain products and services may not be available to all entities or persons. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Farmland investments are less developed, more illiquid and less transparent compared to traditional asset classes. Investments will be subject to risks generally associated with the ownership of real estate-related assets and foreign investing, including changes in economic conditions, currency values, environmental risks, the cost of and ability to obtain insurance and risks related to leasing of properties. The investment advisory services, strategies and expertise of TIAA Investments, a division of Nuveen, are provided by Teachers Advisors, LLC and TIAA-CREF Investment Management, LLC. ©2020 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
This material is presented for informational purposes only and may change in response to changing economic and market conditions. This material is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy, sell or hold a security or investment strategy, and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Financial professionals should independently evaluate the risks associated with products or services and exercise independent judgment with respect to their clients. Certain products and services may not be available to all entities or persons. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Farmland investments are less developed, more illiquid and less transparent compared to traditional asset classes. Investments will be subject to risks generally associated with the ownership of real estate-related assets and foreign investing, including changes in economic conditions, currency values, environmental risks, the cost of and ability to obtain insurance and risks related to leasing of properties. The investment advisory services, strategies and expertise of TIAA Investments, a division of Nuveen, are provided by Teachers Advisors, LLC and TIAA-CREF Investment Management, LLC. ©2020 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
